The presidency has become so cheapened that it rates with the embarrassments found on “Jersey Shore” or “Keeping up the Kardashians.”

A statement like “You didn’t build it,” or “You’ll be back in chains” has confirmed syndication.

And if Obama isn’t singing with B.B. King, he is hanging with celebrities, such as George Clooney. Perhaps the president thinks he can secure the votes of celebrity fans, or absorb the celebrity persona that keeps him popular in the eyes of uninformed, starstruck voters.

Thus tuning in on the antics of the president and his cabinet is very much like watching a surreal show. Even when Obama speaks at a rally, it sounds like there is a 1970s audience sound and laugh track behind him due to his audience loudly agreeing with him. It sounds like a gospel ministry at times.

This propaganda may work, because America is hypnotized by the broadcasting media. Nevertheless, the Obama presidency has morphed into a socialite position where little is accomplished for America. So let the Republicans have their Clint Eastwood as Obama imitates Al Green.